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Multiple trees and power lines were downed.
Tropical storm winds downed several trees and power lines, produced minor structural damage, and caused scattered power outages across the county. Wind gusts averaged between 35 and 45 knots. Wind gust of 35 knots (40 mph) was measured at Newport News.
Numerous power outages were caused by a storm near Warwick Boulevard.
Several trees and power lines were downed.
Light freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in ice accretion between a trace and 0.20 inch across the county. A few trees and power lines were downed, with scattered power outages reported due to the ice accretion.
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Nearly 2 million people are without power in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Fox News provides consistent updates of the latest information regarding the storm, including its travel path, impact, and other emergency updates.
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Post-tropical cyclone Ian continues barreling north along the Atlantic Ocean, where it is expected to move through the Carolinas and Virginia on Friday. Fox News is updating with the latest news surrounding the storm, its impact, travel and emergency updates.
NOON UPDATE: Hampton Roads, Southwest Virginia hit hardest by power outages
Noon update: Dominion Energy is reporting 25,946 customers without power in Virginia as of midday Saturday.
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Thousands of homes and businesses in Hampton Roads and parts of the Outer Banks have lost power Friday as Hurricane Ian moves off the coast of the Carolinas.
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With the arrival of stormy weather -- and the expected arrival of Post-tropical cyclone Ian from the South -- customers all across Virginia are experiencing power outages.
Dominion Energy crews prepare for Hurricane Ian remnants | 13newsnow.com
With Hurricane Ian's remnants expected to affect Hampton Roads, Dominion Energy is preparing to keep the power on ahead of the stormy weekend.
Squirrel causes power outage for over 10,000 Va. Beach customers | 13newsnow.com
A squirrel got into a Virginia Beach substation, causing an outage for over 10,000 customers, including two schools, according to Dominion Energy.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Newport News, Virginia
| City | Newport News |
| County | Newport News |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 23601, 23602, 23603, 23605, 23606, 23607, 23608, 23609, 23612, 23628 |
I live on wickham avenue in newport newports and the power is off for the entire block just after 3 am
137 Whitman Road, Newport News. Power went out for a minute and its not raining/windy.
I live at 1 valentine ct, Newport News ‘This is the second time the power has gone off this week, Tonight it went off just after midnight, and is still off.
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